Life

I can’t remember exactly how it happened but I stumbled across Skillshare and immediately became addicted to their courses. From email marketing to web design, they have a strong range of engaging, well-produced content. One course area I have been digging into is photography. Despite the fact that my introduction to New York City was…

While scrolling through Instagram the other day, a post appeared in the Search & Explore area that caught my attention. In the photo, a Black guy and a white guy are in a friendly embrace. Both are wearing t-shirts with the statement “All Colors Are Born Equal” printed on the front. My next statement is…

Last September when I boarded Delta flight 0446, I was on a mental rollercoaster. On my way to the airport, I received a phone call with a fantastic opportunity for my career. I accepted, got to the airport and immediately ordered a Bloody Mary. Not only was I about to fly off to Iceland with…

Here’s what matters more When I moved to New York, I didn’t really know what my career would look like. I knew that I wanted to be a writer. I wanted to work in fashion. As luck would have it, I got to work in fashion and write. During New York Fashion Week, I would go backstage…

If I get sick, I get better. If my grandad gets sick, he gets better. That’s just how it’s supposed to work. When he passed away recently, my ability to live in denial of the sickness that overtook his body as he aged was shattered. The day after his funeral, I had a moment to myself…